Question 1

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the __________________,then the state loses the right to bring suit:

Accepted Answer

The statute of limitations sets a specific time limit for the state to bring charges against a defendant for a crime. If the time period expires, the state loses the legal right to prosecute the defendant.

Question 2

If someone is very drunk and then,only because of their drunkenness,causes a fatal accident:

Accepted Answer

While the person may not have had the intent to cause harm, their decision to get behind the wheel while severely intoxicated showed a reckless disregard for the safety of others. This can be considered criminal negligence, which is a type of mens rea that can be present even without the intent to cause harm. Therefore, choice D is the best option.

Question 3

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is correct:
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Question 4

What is defined as a degree of careless amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others:

Accepted Answer

The correct term for a degree of carelessness amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others is "gross negligence," which is not listed among the provided options. Therefore, the correct choice is E) none of the other choices.

Question 5

Which of the following is correct:

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The answer of Which of the following is correct:
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Question 6

In Commonwealth v.Angelo Todesca Corp.where Angelo Todesco Corporation was charged with motor vehicle homicide after an employee accidentally killed a police officer with a dump truck,the Massachusetts supreme court held that:

Accepted Answer

The Massachusetts supreme court held that a corporation may be criminally liable for violation of a traffic statute, in this case, for motor vehicle homicide. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 7

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

Accepted Answer

The Miranda rights require that persons accused of a crime must be informed of their right to remain silent, to be represented by counsel, and that statements they make can be used as evidence against them. Therefore, all of the other specific choices are correct.

Question 8

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

Accepted Answer

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that persons accused of a crime must be informed of their right to be represented by counsel, as well as other constitutional rights such as the right to remain silent. This is commonly referred to as the "Miranda warning" or "Miranda rights." The other choices listed are incorrect.

Question 9

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the __________________,then the state loses the right to bring suit:

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "statute of limitations," which is not listed among the options provided. The statute of limitations sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. When the period specified in the statute of limitations expires, the state loses the right to prosecute the crime.

Question 10

The statute of limitations:

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The answer of The statute of limitations:
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Question 11

Defenses of insanity and intoxication in criminal cases:

Accepted Answer

Defenses of insanity and intoxication are rarely successful in criminal cases. Insanity defenses require a high burden of proof and can be difficult to establish, while intoxication defenses are limited in scope and do not excuse intentional or reckless behavior. Overall, these defenses are not frequently used and even less frequently successful in court.

Question 12

Miranda rights for those arrested and accused of or suspected of a crime do not include:

Accepted Answer

Miranda rights do not guarantee the right to be released, as that is determined by a judge or jury at a later time.

Question 13

If the government does not prosecute a criminal suspect the right to do so may be eliminated by:

Accepted Answer

The statute of limitations sets a time limit on how long after a crime is committed that a suspect can be prosecuted. If the statute of limitations expires, the right to prosecute the suspect is eliminated. The other choices may impact an investigation and prosecution, but they do not eliminate the right to prosecute.

Question 14

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

Accepted Answer

The Miranda rights, as established by the 1966 Supreme Court opinion, require that persons accused of a crime must be informed that statements they make can be used as evidence against them. This is commonly known as the right to remain silent. The other choices given are incorrect and do not reflect the actual Miranda rights.

Question 15

Criminal acts:

Accepted Answer

Criminal acts do not necessarily need to be planned. They can occur impulsively or spontaneously.

Question 16

The statute of limitations for unsolved murders:

Accepted Answer

The statute of limitations for unsolved murders may never end, allowing law enforcement to charge suspects with murder regardless of how much time has passed since the crime was committed.

Question 17

What is defined as a degree of careless amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others:

Accepted Answer

Criminal negligence is defined as a degree of careless amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others. Felony and misdemeanor refer to categories of crimes, while an ordinance violation is a minor violation of a local law or regulation. None of these other choices accurately describe the definition given in the prompt.

Question 18

The statute of limitations:

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The answer of The statute of limitations:
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Question 19

If the statute of limitations expires on the ability of the state to prosecute for a crime,it is said that the statute has:

Accepted Answer

When the statute of limitations on a crime expires, it is said to have "tolled." This means that the time limit for the state to bring a legal action against the accused has run out, and they can no longer proceed with prosecution. "Dissipated," "departed," and "negated" do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 20

In Commonwealth v.Angelo Todesca Corp.where Angelo Todesco Corporation was charged with motor vehicle homicide after an employee accidentally killed a police officer with a dump truck,the Massachusetts supreme court held that:

Accepted Answer

The Massachusetts Supreme Court held that a corporation can act only through its agents, meaning that the actions of employees can be attributed to the corporation itself, allowing it to be held liable for those actions.

Quiz 5: Criminal Law and Business

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the __________________,then the state loses the right to bring suit:

If someone is very drunk and then,only because of their drunkenness,causes a fatal accident:

Which of the following is correct:

What is defined as a degree of careless amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others:

Which of the following is correct:

In Commonwealth v.Angelo Todesca Corp.where Angelo Todesco Corporation was charged with motor vehicle homicide after an employee accidentally killed a police officer with a dump truck,the Massachusetts supreme court held that:

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the __________________,then the state loses the right to bring suit:

The statute of limitations:

Defenses of insanity and intoxication in criminal cases:

Miranda rights for those arrested and accused of or suspected of a crime do not include:

If the government does not prosecute a criminal suspect the right to do so may be eliminated by:

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

Criminal acts:

The statute of limitations for unsolved murders:

What is defined as a degree of careless amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others:

The statute of limitations:

If the statute of limitations expires on the ability of the state to prosecute for a crime,it is said that the statute has:

In Commonwealth v.Angelo Todesca Corp.where Angelo Todesco Corporation was charged with motor vehicle homicide after an employee accidentally killed a police officer with a dump truck,the Massachusetts supreme court held that: